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Title: standard recirc.
Post by: Dan Gleebits on 09 March 2009, 22:26

might be another stupid question of mine :rolleyes:  but how do you know when the standard recirc is foofed?
through gear changes and when backing of you can hear the valve chatter as its dumping the air back in, i do have cone filter so this would sort of amplifiy(sp) the sound a bit.
the reason for asking is that a lad i know said its making that noise becouse its knackerd, diaphram has split :undecided:  is this true?
i will be changing it anyhow when i have a remap :wink:

cheers

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 09 March 2009, 23:28

Yes, they do chatter when the diaphragm splits, but saying that, your cone filter will amplify the sound it makes if it's a) good or b) knackered.  I can't remember what the sounds are like or how loud they are, either, as I haven't had one for about 3.5 yrs, & it was only ever used with a standard airbox.  I went through a couple of them in 6 months, though!!  (Got them replaced under warranty at the time, though. ;)).

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: Voodoo-Music on 10 March 2009, 09:08

Not sure how you could test it but normally on a car thats not mapped you wouldnt really hear the recirc, as said with a filter kit you would hear it a bit more but not a great deal

If its naffed then either a forge 007P is a good choice or for a cheap fill in till you get the forge get the standard audi tt one as they were built better and if i remember there only about £22

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 09:10

If you got a spare half hour or so take it off and open it up and take a look.

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: Dan Gleebits on 10 March 2009, 10:24

thanx for replies,
are they a sealed unit, didnt think they would come apart :undecided:

going for remap sometime this month so i think 007p is on my list :smiley:

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 11:17

Well saying that I dont know if the standard one comes apart (standard one on the MK5 does . . . ) but the Forge one does so you can service, replace the spring etc etc etc.

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: richw911 on 10 March 2009, 18:51

Quote from: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 11:17

Well saying that I dont know if the standard one comes apart (standard one on the MK5 does . . . ) but the Forge one does so you can service, replace the spring etc etc etc.

Dont think it does TBH.

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: Ollie d on 10 March 2009, 19:30

Quote from: richw911 on 10 March 2009, 18:51

Quote from: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 11:17

Well saying that I dont know if the standard one comes apart (standard one on the MK5 does . . . ) but the Forge one does so you can service, replace the spring etc etc etc.

Dont think it does TBH.

i got one on my desk and it aint comin apart  :smiley:

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 19:55

I swear Ben took Tims one apart when we had the remap? . . . . Tim, where are you lol ?

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: Ollie d on 10 March 2009, 20:10

Quote from: AlanD on 10 March 2009, 19:55

I swear Ben took Tims one apart when we had the remap? . . . . Tim, where are you lol ?

it looks like it should come apart it just dont seem to

Title: Re: standard recirc.
Post by: kcolevol on 10 March 2009, 20:19

I got a spare standard one for £15 if you want lol, saw the oppertunity and pounced!!!!!   :grin: